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SpeedwayMedia mourns the passing of Angela Campbell

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SpeedwayMedia.com (SM) is saddened by the loss of one of our administrative members, Angela Campbell. Angela was always very active and passionate about NASCAR, and she was instrumental in the early 2000s for her news coverage, keeping the website updated, and most of all, helping others pursue their dream of covering the sport with passion and respect within the NASCAR community.

Angie was not only dedicated to the sport she loved, but also to everyone who got involved with SpeedwayMedia. She loved helping out when she could, no matter when or where. She visited many tracks, but enjoyed her annual visits to Darlington Raceway.

Her bio reads in part, “A native of Charlotte, NC, Angela (Angie) was first introduced to racing by her father. An avid fan of NASCAR, she found a way to combine her love of racing with her passion for writing. Angie is also an award-winning member of the National Motorsports Press Association.”

You can visit her profile page at https://speedwaymedia.com/author/490ac/ and see all of her work that spans back to 2009. She did a lot of the NASCAR weekend schedules, but dive into her past stories, and you will quickly see how much passion she had for the sport. Be sure to read the award-winning stories below.

Feel free to post a comment here, and you can also express your thoughts and condolences on her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AngieCampbell88

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the entire Campbell family during this time. From all of us, we will never forget you. She will be greatly missed by everyone!

“Angie played a pivotal role for the website for over 20 years. Words cannot explain what her loss means. She was dedicated to NASCAR and helping others enjoy the sport as much as she did. Thank you for everything that you did. You will be forever missed and never forgotten.” – Barry Albert

“Angie Campbell’s wealth of knowledge of the motorsports media industry will be missed both at Speedwaymedia.com and by her peers in the media centers across the NASCAR circuit. Although she attended fewer races in person the last few years, I always looked forward to covering Darlington Speedway with her, her favorite track. I enjoyed her presence at the track and our collaboration on stories. Her absence will be a loss for both Speedwaymedia and for her family. My prayers go out to her family and friends, as I considered myself one.” – John Knittel

“Thought of a few different ways to write this, but here goes. Unfortunately, I found out today that my Motorsports Editor for the website I write for passed away this past Wednesday. I joined the website in 2017, looking to break through in motorsports media in hopes of someday achieving my Public Relations dream job of working in motorsports. People often don’t understand that yes, motorsports is a niche sport for many, and others don’t quite understand it. However, when a loss happens or something other than that, we are one big family. I experienced that when I was at Beloit and Fairbury, Nebraska, a couple of weeks ago. You never know who you are going to run into and may have a similar interest. My editor was always helpful with my stories, which were race recaps, columns, interviews, and whatever it may be. Additionally, she would give me some great feedback on what I needed to improve on, and mistakes I made. Oftentimes, we would have countless conversations about Motorsports and often encouraged me to chase after my dream. There were some years I stepped away and did other motorsports, but when I decided I was ready to get back on the beat, I was welcomed with open arms. I will definitely miss having conversations with her and her helping me with my stories I wrote!” – Briar Starr

“If I had to choose one word to use for Angela, it would be her total love of writing and NASCAR. Her knowledge was tremendous, and she has been the recipient of more writing awards than you can name. What mostly sticks out about Angela was her willingness to help others by sharing her gift. She not only was my boss, my friend, and sometimes even like a second mother. I can’t imagine that she’s not going to be there because she was the glue that held us together. I hope that she knows how appreciative I am of all her help she’s given me, and keep writing just like she wanted. She was one of a kind. Godspeed Angela, you’re with your husband again.” – Michelle Lippold

“The entire team at Speedway Media gave us both our first professional steps into NASCAR, and we are forever grateful for that. Angie was always ready to lend a helping hand at any given moment. Even with my poor writing skills, she was extremely patient teaching me along the way and pushed me to be better day by day. We would have never achieved what we did without our first step, so thank you, Angie, for trusting us with those first steps. You will be missed.” – Justin & Rachel Schuoler

“Speedway Media is a family, and I am so saddened to learn of the passing of one of our family members Angie Campbell. Angie was a passionate fan of NASCAR and loved writing about it and sharing her insights through Speedway Media. She was an NMPA award winner, an editor, a manager, and a mentor. She ensured that the website was chock full of NASCAR updates, articles, and features. But most of all, she was a kind, caring, and compassionate person who took good care of all of us involved. Angie will be sorely missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with her family at this really difficult time.” – Mary Jo Buchanan

Roofnest’s Role in the Evolving Overlanding Equipment Market

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Photo by Roofnest

Interest in overlanding has grown steadily as more travelers seek self-supported journeys that combine vehicle-based exploration with extended stays in remote locations. Within this niche, rooftop tents have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional ground camping because they provide elevated sleeping space and faster campsite setup.

Roofnest, a Colorado-based direct-to-consumer company, has established itself by focusing exclusively on premium rooftop tents and accessories designed for overlanding enthusiasts. Rather than serving the broader outdoor recreation market, the company concentrates on customers who prioritize technical equipment, vehicle compatibility, and durable construction for repeated backcountry travel.

Although the company does not publicly list an exact founding date, Roofnest has operated for more than a decade and has developed significant recognition within the rooftop tent industry. Company leadership reports that annual revenue once reached approximately $25 million before changing market conditions and increased competition affected demand following the pandemic.

Roofnest recently restructured its operations around a lean direct-to-consumer model. According to the company, that transition resulted in profitability during the second half of its most recent year while maintaining an average rooftop tent order value of about $3,000.

Engineering Designed for Technical Buyers

Roofnest positions its products around engineering details rather than broad lifestyle messaging. Its primary audience includes experienced overlanders and technically minded buyers who often research construction methods, fabrics, and long-term durability before making purchasing decisions.

Focus on Materials and Construction

The company’s hardshell lineup includes the Condor, Condor XL, Condor Overland, Condor Overland XL, Falcon, Sparrow, Sparrow XL, and XXL models, while the Meadowlark represents its current softshell offering. Across these products, Roofnest highlights the use of double-stitched, P-coated, and treated nylon intended for demanding weather conditions and repeated outdoor use.

Rather than relying on broad outdoor messaging, the company emphasizes measurable construction details that matter to buyers making a long-term investment. With an average order value of approximately $3,000, durability and material quality remain central considerations for many customers evaluating rooftop tents.

Industry experts have also highlighted the broader advantages of rooftop tents. GearJunkie states, “Rooftop tents offer a bird’s-eye view, airflow, and protection. Along with peace of mind, these higher-ups generally provide superior comfort over a ground tent.” That observation aligns with Roofnest’s emphasis on engineering products intended for extended backcountry travel.

The company also reports measurable digital growth despite broader market changes. During one recent 90-day period, Roofnest generated approximately $436,000 in organic search revenue alongside roughly $22,000 attributed to AI-driven search traffic, reflecting increased online visibility among equipment researchers.

Combining Overlanding Practicality With Extended Comfort

Another defining element of Roofnest’s product strategy is its focus on creating a more comfortable off-grid camping experience. Rather than treating rugged capability and convenience as separate priorities, the company describes its approach as combining “glamping and overlanding together.”

Features Designed for Longer Trips

Several product features support extended stays away from developed campgrounds:

  • Integrated interior lighting for improved campsite visibility.
  • Solar power compatibility for off-grid energy needs.
  • Compatible awnings and walls that expand sheltered living space.
  • Hardshell and softshell options suited to different travel styles.

Together, these components allow travelers to build a more complete campsite rather than relying solely on a sleeping platform. The accessory range complements the rooftop tents by supporting longer stays in remote environments.

CNN has summarized the category by observing, “Rooftop tents aren’t right for everyone, but they can be amazing.” That balanced assessment reflects how the market has evolved toward serving travelers with specific camping preferences rather than replacing traditional ground tents altogether.

Vehicle-Specific Product Development Improves Buyer Confidence

Selecting a rooftop tent often involves more than comparing dimensions and features. Buyers also want to understand how a product fits their specific vehicle before making a significant purchase. Roofnest has invested in both product development and digital presentation to address this need.

Vehicle Collections

The company maintains dedicated collections for several adventure-focused vehicles, including:

  • Subaru Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek.
  • Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, and Tundra.
  • Jeep Wrangler.
  • Ford Bronco.
  • Land Rover models.

These collections pair vehicle-specific imagery with compatibility information to help shoppers evaluate appearance and fit before purchasing.

For customers researching Roofnest options for a Toyota 4Runner, this approach provides model-specific context instead of relying on generic product photography. According to the company, these pages function as specialized resources designed around individual vehicle platforms.

Industry commentary also supports the practical advantages of rooftop camping in demanding environments. Roveroll notes that “Roof top tents enable camping on uneven/rocky terrain while providing faster setup, better weather protection, and enhanced wildlife safety.” Those characteristics help explain why vehicle compatibility remains a central part of Roofnest’s development strategy.

Building Authority Within the Overlanding Segment

Rather than marketing broadly across outdoor recreation, Roofnest has concentrated on becoming a specialist within the overlanding community. This narrower positioning influences product development, educational resources, and digital strategy.

Market Position and Industry Recognition

Several factors distinguish the company’s current approach:

  • A direct-to-consumer business model focused on national online sales.
  • Product development centered on overlanding instead of general outdoor recreation.
  • Technical product information aimed at experienced equipment buyers.
  • Continued expansion of vehicle-specific collections for popular adventure platforms.

Roofnest has also received attention from publications such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, and Off-Road, where its rooftop tents have appeared in reviews and equipment roundups. While the company does not cite formal certifications, it consistently emphasizes engineering specifications and material quality as key elements of its product development process.

The company also differentiates itself through its stated commitment to serving the overlanding community rather than competing across every outdoor category. That focus has shaped both its product catalog and its online resources, which are designed to provide detailed information for buyers researching premium rooftop tents.

Conclusion

The rooftop tent market has evolved alongside growing interest in vehicle-based adventure travel, creating demand for equipment that balances durability, comfort, and compatibility.

Roofnest has responded by concentrating on technical engineering, premium construction materials, and products designed specifically for extended off-grid travel. Company data shows a business that has adapted to changing market conditions while maintaining its emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales and specialized product development.

As overlanding continues to attract travelers seeking self-supported experiences, Roofnest remains focused on serving a niche audience that values engineering detail, long-term performance, and vehicle-specific solutions.

From Classified Ads to Digital Marketplaces: How Technology Is Changing Motorcycle Sales

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Photo by depositphotos at https://depositphotos.com/

Introduction

For years, buying a motorcycle was as much about persistence as it was about passion. Riders would browse newspaper classifieds, visit local dealerships, keep an eye on online forums, or rely on recommendations from friends in the riding community. Finding the right bike often meant making dozens of phone calls and travelling long distances, only to discover the motorcycle wasn’t quite what the listing promised.

Today, the search begins online, but motorcycle buyers still face a familiar challenge: information is scattered across countless websites and marketplaces. Technology has made searching easier, yet riders still need better ways to compare motorcycles, understand their history, and find a bike that genuinely suits their riding style.

Why Buying a Motorcycle Is Different from Buying a Car

Motorcycles are far more personal than most vehicles. Two bikes with similar engine sizes can deliver completely different riding experiences depending on their weight, ergonomics, suspension setup, and intended purpose.

Before making a purchase, many riders want answers to questions such as:

  • Is the seat height suitable? 
  • Is the bike designed for touring, commuting, or off-road riding? 
  • Has the suspension been modified? 
  • Are the aftermarket parts professionally installed? 
  • Has the motorcycle been serviced regularly? 
  • Has it ever been involved in an accident? 

These details often determine whether a motorcycle is the right choice, yet they are frequently missing from basic classified listings.

The Real Challenge: Motorcycle Listings Are Everywhere

The biggest obstacle for many buyers isn’t finding motorcycles—it’s finding them efficiently.

Dedicated motorcycle marketplaces help bring these fragmented listings into a more organized buying experience. Each platform presents information differently, making meaningful comparisons difficult.

One listing may include detailed service records and dozens of photographs, while another provides only a single image and a brief description. Riders often spend hours switching between websites before narrowing down their options.

This fragmented process increases the time and effort required to find the right motorcycle and makes it harder to compare similar models’ side by side.

What Today’s Motorcycle Buyers Expect

Modern riders expect much more than a simple list of motorcycles for sale.

Before contacting a seller, buyers often want to compare:

  • Engine size and performance 
  • Mileage 
  • Service and maintenance history 
  • Ownership history 
  • Accident history 
  • Accessories and aftermarket modifications 
  • Riding category (sport, touring, cruiser, adventure, commuter) 
  • High-quality photographs from multiple angles 
  • Price comparisons for similar models 

Access to this information allows buyers to make informed decisions before arranging inspections or test rides.

Why Motorcycle Marketplaces Need to Be Different

General vehicle marketplaces are designed to accommodate every type of vehicle, but motorcycles require additional context.

Choosing a bike isn’t simply about budget or mileage. Rider height, experience level, comfort, and intended use all influence whether a motorcycle is suitable.

A lightweight commuter, an adventure bike, and a supersport motorcycle may all share similar engine capacities, yet they deliver completely different riding experiences.

Platforms built specifically for motorcycles can present these important details more clearly, helping riders compare models based on the factors that actually matter.

MotoSeeker is one example of this approach, bringing motorcycle listings together while presenting specifications, photographs, mileage, ownership details, and other information riders commonly look for when comparing bikes. Rather than replacing dealerships or private sellers, it helps buyers discover and evaluate more options from a single starting point.

Technology Is Supporting the Motorcycle Community

Technology hasn’t replaced the motorcycle community—it has simply changed how riders begin the buying journey.

Enthusiasts still rely on reviews, riding clubs, forums, and recommendations from experienced riders before making a purchase. Digital marketplaces complement these communities by making it easier to research motorcycles, compare options, and arrive at a viewing with a better understanding of the bike.

The result is a more informed buyer and a more transparent buying process for everyone involved.

Final Thoughts

Finding the right motorcycle has always involved more than choosing a make and model. Riders need confidence that a bike suits their experience, riding style, and long-term plans.

As digital marketplaces continue to evolve, the emphasis is shifting from simply listing motorcycles for sale to helping riders make better-informed decisions. By bringing together detailed specifications, service history, photographs, and comparison tools, specialised platforms are making the search more efficient while preserving the community-driven spirit that has always been part of motorcycling.

This revised approach is much more motorcycle-centric, expands on the fragmentation problem, explains why specialised marketplaces matter, and keeps the Moto Seeker reference editorial rather than promotional. It also aligns more closely with the feedback you received and is likely to resonate better with readers of an automotive or motorsports publication.

Josh Berry rallies for strong top-10 result at Indianapolis

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Andrew Kim
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Photo by Adam Lovelace for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Josh Berry prevailed through a difficult stretch to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season by notching a seventh-place result in the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 26.

The 35-year-old Berry from Hendersonville, Tennessee, qualified in 26th place for Sunday’s main event at Indianapolis, and he spent the early portions of the event racing within the top-25 mark. Then, as a majority of the field of 39 executed various pitting strategies by pitting their respective entries under green, Berry, who elected to remain on the track further than most, moved up to as high as third place before he pitted his No. 21 PPG Ford Mustang Dark Horse entry for the first time by Lap 43. Then through a caution that flew shortly after on Lap 44 and a one-lap shootout to conclude the first stage period, he was shuffled back to 18th place.

The event’s second stage period that started on Lap 55 featured Berry restarting in 17th place. He retained the spot for the majority of this stage period before the leaderboard started to shuffle again as most of the field pitted at various points, starting by Lap 73. Through the pit stops, Berry took advantage of this by moving up to second place through Lap 92. After John Hunter Nemechek pitted, Berry led his only lap of the event, Lap 93, before he pitted under green. When a Lap 96 caution flew due to a single-car incident and the second stage period concluded under caution, he was strapped back in 23rd place.

Berry restarted with the third and final stage period with 56 laps remaining in 21st place. The Tennessee native retained the spot over the next 10 laps before the caution returned due to debris on the course. After pitting with the field under caution, Berry exited pit road in 12th place. He then spent a single lap during a Lap 41 restart racing inside the top-10 mark and battling Ryan Preece for eighth place when the caution returned due to a multi-car wreck in the third turn, in which Berry was ahead. During the final restart with 34 laps remaining, Berry restarted in 10th place and spent the event’s remainder gaining three additional spots before he took the checkered flag in seventh place.

With his seventh-place result, Berry achieved his highest-finishing result through 22-scheduled starts in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, his first top-10 career result at Indianapolis and his first top-10 result since finishing in 10th place at Martinsville Speedway in mid-March. His previous best result was ninth place during the 2026 Daytona 500 in mid-February, as he also recorded Wood Brothers Racing’s first top-10 result at Indianapolis since Harrison Burton finished in third place on the track’s road course venue in 2022.

Prior to this year’s Brickyard 400 event at Indianapolis, Berry was coming off a 36th-place result at North Wilkesboro Speedway with a DNF and had finished 26th or worse a total of 17 times. He was also mired in 33rd place in the 2026 driver standings and trailing the cutline to make the Chase by 261 points. After Indianapolis, he remained in 33rd place and is 254 points below the cutline.

Amid Berry’s deficit to make the Chase with four regular-season events remaining throughout the month of August, he also has 14 events remaining on the 2026 Cup Series schedule overall before he departs Wood Brothers Racing and weighs his racing options for the 2027 season. Nevertheless, Berry was pleased with rallying from his slow start to his Indianapolis weekend by netting a strong on-track result mired with no incidents and misfortunes.

“Overall, just a really solid day,” Berry said on TNT Sports. “We struggled a little bit Friday. I thought [crew chief] Miles [Stanley] and the team did a great job with adjustments for Saturday. Just early draw and just didn’t get a great qualifying lap in, but felt good about our car. From there on, we just steadily worked our way forward. Miles called a great race, a lot of strategy and everything and all that, and had some good restarts at the end. [I] Didn’t have everything that could go wrong go wrong like it’s been lately. [It] Feels good to finally have a smooth day with no issues and end up where we deserve.”

Josh Berry’s 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season resumes on August 9 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, for the Iowa Corn 350. The event’s broadcast time is slated to commence at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, MRN Radio, SiriusXM and HBO MAX.

Wood Brothers Racing – Race Report: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Event: Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Start: 26th
Finish: 7th

In a season that has seen Josh Berry and the No. 21 team battle through their share of adversity, they delivered a much-needed breakthrough Sunday with a season-best seventh-place finish in the Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

With the iconic No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse carrying the colors of race sponsor PPG, Berry and the team combined speed, strategy and solid execution to secure a top-10 finish in one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events.

Berry started 26th and the team elected to stretch its opening fuel run, making its first pit stop on Lap 44 before finishing the opening stage in 18th.

The PPG team stuck with the strategy in Stage 2, cycling to the lead on Lap 93 before making a pit stop with six laps remaining in the stage. Berry crossed the Stage 2 finish line in 21st place.

The team’s final pit stop came under a debris caution on Lap 116. By taking two tires and fuel, Berry gained valuable track position and lined up ninth for the ensuing restart.

Berry capitalized with another strong restart, advancing to eighth shortly after the green flag before moving into seventh with 33 laps remaining. From there, he maintained the position to the checkered flag, earning his best finish since a 10th-place run at Martinsville in March and the team’s strongest result of the 2026 season.

“It was a really good day,” Berry said. “I thought we did a really good job…executed a really good race.

“It wasn’t perfect, but we had some really good restarts the second half of the race and made some progress and had some really good long-run pace.

“Overall, it was a really solid day that we needed. I’m just happy to finally get a good finish.”

Berry and the No. 21 team now head into the off week before returning to action at Iowa Speedway for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol on August 8.

Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report – Indianapolis

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Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG
Indianapolis, Ind. – July 26, 2026

AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 DISCOUNT TIRE FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSE
START: 35TH STAGE 1: 29TH STAGE 2: 30TH FINISH: 14TH POINTS: 16TH
RACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric and the No. 2 Discount Tire Ford Mustang Dark Horse team turned a challenging starting position into a solid result Sunday afternoon, using smart strategy and steady execution to rally from 35th on the grid to a 14th-place finish in the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After taking the green flag deep in the field, Cindric methodically worked his way forward while battling changing car conditions throughout the opening two stages. The No. 2 team made routine adjustments during the race as the balance evolved, with crew chief Brian Wilson utilizing a pit strategy before the ends of both Stage 1 and Stage 2 to service the Discount Tire Ford. In the final stage, a caution for debris slowed the field and allowed the No. 2 team to make a fuel-only stop while many competitors took tires. The strategy positioned Cindric inside the top 20 for the restart, and another caution shortly thereafter moved him up to 14th with just over 30 laps remaining. From there, Cindric held his own through the closing laps to secure a 14th-place finish, completing a 21-position climb from where he started the crown jewel event.

CINDRIC’S THOUGHTS: “Overall, it was a solid recovery from where we started, so that’s something we can build on. The off week comes at a good time for everyone to reset, recharge and be ready to hit the ground running at Iowa to finish out the season. We’ve still got a lot of racing left and plenty to accomplish.”

RYAN BLANEY No. 12 MENARDS/DELTA FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSE
START: 13TH STAGE 1: 14TH STAGE 2: 17TH FINISH: 26TH POINTS: 3RD
RACE RUNDOWN: Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 Menards/Delta Ford Mustang Dark Horse team were involved in a seven-car incident with 41 laps remaining in Sunday’s Brickyard 400, resulting in a 26th-place finish. After starting 13th, Blaney settled into 12th in the running order to begin the opening, 50-lap segment before he was called to pit road for a scheduled four tire stop under green with nine laps to go in Stage 1. The caution flag flew three laps later, setting up a one-lap shootout to the end of the stage as Blaney came away with a 14th-place effort. The late pit stop in Stage 1 allowed Blaney to stay out prior to the ensuing restart, allowing him to work up into the top-10 20 laps into the run before crew chief Jonathan Hassler called him to pit road on lap 90 during the green flag pit cycle. Another caution in the closing laps of the stage ultimately saw the field finish the second segment under yellow with Blaney scored 17th. Blaney continued to work his way back towards the top-10 during the final run of the afternoon as he lined up 13th to take the restart with 41 laps to go, but ended up on the wrong end of a three-wide battle into turn three as contact with the No. 42 sent Blaney sliding up into the outside wall that resulted in damage to the right side of the nose and splitter. The No. 12 made a pair of trips to pit road to repair the damage – and kept Blaney on the lead lap in the process – as he rejoined the field for the final restart of the afternoon scored 31st with 34 laps remaining. Despite the damage, Blaney made up five positions over the course of the final run but ultimately came up two spots short of winning the In-Season Challenge with a 26th-place finish.

BLANEY’S THOUGHTS: “It’s a shame it ended that way. We were scrapping along. I wanted to put together a good run today and have a shot to run well at a place we try to run really well at. Unfortunately, it didn’t go the way we wanted.”

JOEY LOGANO No. 22 SHELL-PENNZOIL FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSE
START: 19TH STAGE 1: 16TH STAGE 2: 16TH FINISH: 3RD POINTS: 13TH
RACE RUNDOWN: Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse team carried their momentum from last week’s win at North Wilkesboro to come away with a third-place finish in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Following a pair of 16th-place results in the first two stages, Logano settled into 13th in the running order at the start of the third segment before the caution flag flew on lap 114. Crew chief Paul Wolfe made the call for right side tires only as the No. 22 team gained 10 positions on pit road to jump to third on the leaderboard as Logano lined up to take the ensuing restart from the inside of row two with 41 laps to go. The caution flag flew yet again before the field was able to make it back around to the start-finish line, allowing Logano another chance to push his lane clear to the front. Logano made the decision to restart from the outside of row two for the following restart as the field lined up to take the green with 34 laps remaining, this time pushing the No. 67 clear to the lead while Logano settled into third with the laps winding down. As the Nos. 67 and 20 stayed close at the front of the field, the Shell-Pennzoil Ford slowly worked its way into the picture, cutting the deficit down to one second with 14 laps to go. Logano continued to apply the pressure down the stretch, but ultimately settled for a third-place finish. With the result, the No. 22 team gained another two spots in the points standings – and seven spots over the last four weeks – to build a 65-point buffer to the Chase cutline with four races remaining in the regular season.

LOGANO’S THOUGHTS: “We broke up the Toyotas, so that’s good, but we just couldn’t get [to the lead]. I was faster than them, but I got three car lengths back and that was it. I lost the air and that was it. I couldn’t go fast anymore. I needed track position. Track position won the race. You had to be on the front row there and we were one row back, but, overall, I’m proud of what Paul [Wolfe] and Joe [Bisson] and everyone on the team was able to do by giving us a really fast race car again. We’ve just got to qualify better and start towards the front. We missed it on Saturday and you start 19th and you get one or two, but everyone ran the same strategy all day, so there wasn’t much opportunity there. We got to where we had a shot at it, but not good enough.”

Following the off week, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to action on Sunday, August 9 at Iowa Speedway. Coverage of the Iowa Corn 350 begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Jim Dunn Racing – Seattle Event Recap for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

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Photo credit: Auto Imagery

Jeff Arend

Lescure Mechanical Services Funny Car Driver for Jim Dunn Racing
Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
July 24-26 | Kent, Washington

Event Recap

Jeff Arend, driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Lescure Mechanical Services Funny Car:

  • Earned No. 9 provisional qualifying position in Q1 on Friday (4.108 ET at 309.13 mph)
  • Fell to No. 13 provisional qualifying position based off of Friday’s Q1 run. The team elected to not make a qualifying run in Q2 on Friday.
  • Maintained No. 13 provisional qualifying position based off of Friday’s Q1 run. In Q3 on Saturday, Arend ran a 6.663 ET at 101.77 mph.
  • Secured No. 16 qualifying position based off of Friday’s Q1 run. The team elected to not make a qualifying run in Q4 on Saturday.
  • Eliminated following Round 1 on Sunday:
  • Round 1: 4.019 ET at 316.75 mph, lost to J.R. Todd (3.906 ET at 335.82 mph)

Notes of Interest

  • Arend represented Lescure Mechanical Services this weekend in Seattle. Lescure Mechanical Services is a family-based company that was started in 1947 by Marcel and Charlotte Lescure. Built initially as a mechanical shop, Lescure is now a general contractor specializing in jobs covering all scopes of work. They have the highest quality of work for fuel delivery systems, water reclamation systems, general contracting, mechanical and plumbing.
  • In honor of the NHRA’s 75th Anniversary this season, Jim Dunn was featured on special commemorative tickets at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. The collector’s item gave fans a chance to celebrate 75 years of NHRA Drag Racing and the memorable moments – and legendary drivers – that have filled the past seven-plus decades of NHRA action. Dunn was a two-time runner-up in Seattle and tuned his Funny Car to a win in 2008 with Tony Bartone behind the wheel.
  • Jim Dunn received the Crystal Award as part of the Top 75 Drivers celebration prior to Q3 on Saturday.
  • Jeff Arend, Driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Lescure Mechanical Services Funny Car
  • “Jim Dunn Racing had a great weekend in Seattle. The team is excited about the car’s ability and performance. We are going down the track, and competitive on each run. The win lights will be flashing soon. It was also great to see Jim honored this weekend as part of the NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.”

Next Up

The next event on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule is the NHRA Brainerd Nationals August 20-23 at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota.

RFK Racing – Indianapolis Executive Summary

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RFK RACING
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Date:               July 26, 2026
Series:            NASCAR Cup Series
Location:        Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5 mile Rectangular Oval) – Speedway, IN
Format:          400 miles / 160 laps with three stages. Stage 1: Ends at lap 50, Stage 2: Ends at lap 100, Stage 3: Ends at lap 160

RFK RACING RACE SUMMARY: Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing hit the bricks on Sunday, with each of its three teams showcasing rock solid performances in Indianapolis. Eying his second career Brickyard 400 victory, Brad Keselowski led the way. Patiently, RFK’s Owner/Driver carved his way through the field, scoring a 6th place finish and continuing his late season push toward the post season. Ryan Preece, with the aid of a very timely caution, was the team’s big gainer on the day, advancing 26 positions from the beginning of the race. Preece is now just one position shy of a Chase berth. Chris Buescher, who continues to appear headed to the post season, again turned in a steady run. His hard, determined drive yielded a respectable 11th place finish.  

DRIVER HIGHLIGHTS

Brad Keselowski – No. 6 Body Guard by Fastenal Ford Mustang Dark Horse

  • Finish: 6th
  • Start: 16th
  • Laps Led: —
  • Stage Results: S1-11th, S2 -13th
  • Headline takeaway: Keselowski gained ten positions from the drop of the green flag to continue his late regular season rally in pursuit of a Chase berth. A combination of strategy and race adjustments by crew chief Jeremy Bullins, gave Keselowski what he needed to finish 6h at the Brickyard.
  • Keselowski Quote: “Two 6th places finishes in a row at North Wilkesboro and Indy! We just had such a bad slide through the month of June, so we’re going to need more of these to get into the Chase. So, a solid day for us. We need to be faster to get the wins but we’re executing really well.”

Ryan Preece – No. 60 Thornton’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse

  • Finish: 8th
  • Start: 34th
  • Laps Led: 1
  • Stage Results: S1-32nd, S2-7th
  • Headline takeaway: Using a mid-race strategy to run longer while others pitted helped propel Ryan Preece to a top 10 finish. During green flag pit stops, Preece stayed out until he was leading. A favorably timed caution flew just after Preece completed his pitstop allowing him to keep much of the track position that the strategy helped claim. From there his relentless drive helped score an 8th place finish.
  • Preece Quote: “We just happened to time the caution out right and get track position. From there it was just blend in and hold track position but it was so difficult to get within three car lengths and try to pass anybody.”

Chris Buescher – No. 17 Kroger / Minute Rice Ford Mustang Dark Horse

  • Finish: 11th
  • Start: 15th
  • Laps Led: —
  • Stage Results: S1-9th, S2-11th
  • Headline takeaway: Buescher battled to the end, coming up just shy of a top-10 finish. Boldly using two-tire strategy on occasion and adjusting on the car consistently, the 17 team gave Buescher a very competitive Ford Mustang. Buescher charged to the checkers to finish 11th.
  • Buescher Quote: “We had a lot of speed, it was just a day of no passing. Everything was just restarts or strategy. And on one restart everything got jammed up in front of us and lost a lot of spots and it was tough to recover from.”

Point Standings: 

  • Buescher: 9th
  • Preece: 17th
  • Keselowski: 19th

Next Up:

The next event on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is August 9 at Iowa Speedway (.875 Mile, D-Shaped Oval Speedway – Newton, IA). The race begins at 3:30 p.m. EDT with live coverage provided by USA Network and the Motor Racing Network.

About RFK Racing 

RFK Racing, in its 39th season in 2026, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion, Brad Keselowski, and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988 and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass three hundred wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content and experiential marketing campaigns. Visit https://www.rfkracing.com/ and follow the team on all social platforms @rfkracing.

Fresh Look Beauty Classes: Industry-Focused Beauty Education in Brampton

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The beauty industry continues to evolve with new techniques, products, and trends, making professional training more valuable than ever. If you’re passionate about becoming a skilled beauty professional, Fresh Look Beauty Classes in Brampton provides practical, career-focused education designed to prepare students for real-world success. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an aspiring makeup artist ready to enhance your expertise, Fresh Look Beauty Classes offers comprehensive training that helps students develop confidence and professional skills. Their programs focus on hands-on learning, industry techniques, and personalized instruction, ensuring every student is prepared to meet the demands of today’s beauty industry.

Why Choose a Professional Makeup Course?

Enrolling in a professional makeup course is one of the smartest investments for anyone interested in beauty. Rather than relying on online tutorials, structured training provides expert guidance, practical demonstrations, and personalized feedback.

A quality makeup course teaches everything from skin preparation and foundation matching to contouring, highlighting, bridal makeup, editorial looks, and advanced beauty techniques. Students also gain valuable knowledge about hygiene, client consultations, product selection, and professional standards.

Fresh Look Beauty Classes emphasizes practical learning, allowing students to work on live models and practice real salon techniques. This hands-on experience helps students build confidence while developing the skills employers and clients expect.

Learn Practical Skills Through Every Makeup Lesson

Every successful makeup artist begins with a well-structured makeup lesson that combines creativity with technical expertise. At Fresh Look Beauty Classes, each makeup lesson focuses on practical application instead of overwhelming students with unnecessary theory.

During every makeup lesson, students learn:

  • Skin preparation and skincare basics
  • Foundation color matching
  • Eye makeup techniques
  • Contouring and highlighting
  • Bridal and party makeup
  • Color correction
  • Professional product application
  • Client communication and consultation

Each makeup lesson is designed to help students master one technique before progressing to more advanced skills. This step-by-step approach ensures students retain knowledge while continuously improving their abilities.

Because beauty trends constantly change, every makeup lesson also introduces modern styles and professional techniques currently used within the beauty industry.

Build Confidence with a Professional Makeup Class

Choosing the right makeup class can make a significant difference in your career. Fresh Look Beauty Classes provides a supportive learning environment where students receive individual attention from experienced instructors.

Every makeup class includes practical demonstrations, instructor guidance, and extensive hands-on practice. Instead of simply watching tutorials, students actively participate in creating professional beauty looks.

A professional makeup class also allows students to:

  • Practice on live models
  • Learn current beauty trends
  • Improve speed and accuracy
  • Develop professional confidence
  • Build a strong portfolio
  • Prepare for freelance or salon careers

Whether you are pursuing beauty as a hobby or planning to become a certified makeup artist, each makeup class is designed to develop practical skills that can immediately be applied in the workplace.

Industry-Focused Beauty Education That Creates Career Opportunities

Fresh Look Beauty Classes stands out because its curriculum focuses on the real needs of today’s beauty industry. Students receive training that goes beyond basic techniques by learning professional standards, customer service, and business knowledge.

The programs cover multiple beauty disciplines, including:

  • Professional makeup artistry
  • Hair styling
  • Bridal makeup
  • Editorial makeup
  • Creative beauty techniques
  • Beauty consultation
  • Portfolio development

This industry-focused education prepares graduates for careers in beauty salons, bridal services, fashion, photography, television, freelance makeup artistry, and entrepreneurship. Students also gain valuable experience that helps them establish their own beauty businesses with confidence.

Hands-On Training Makes the Difference

One of the biggest advantages of studying at Fresh Look Beauty Classes is the emphasis on practical learning. Every makeup course, makeup lesson, and makeup class includes extensive hands-on practice because experience is essential for mastering beauty techniques.

Students work under professional supervision while practicing various makeup styles for different skin types, face shapes, and occasions. This practical experience helps develop both technical ability and creative confidence.

Rather than memorizing information, students learn by doing, which significantly improves skill development and career readiness.

Flexible Learning Options for Every Student

Everyone has different schedules and career goals. Fresh Look Beauty Classes offers flexible learning opportunities, including weekday, weekend, and specialized beauty programs that accommodate various lifestyles.

Whether you’re looking for a complete makeup course, a focused makeup lesson, or a practical makeup class, there are training options designed to suit beginners as well as experienced beauty professionals.

This flexibility makes professional beauty education accessible without sacrificing the quality of instruction or practical experience.

Start Your Beauty Career with Fresh Look Beauty Classes

A successful beauty career begins with professional education, practical experience, and expert guidance. Fresh Look Beauty Classes in Brampton provides all three through industry-focused training designed to help students succeed in today’s competitive beauty industry.

Whether you’re searching for a comprehensive makeup course, an engaging makeup lesson, or a career-focused makeup class, Fresh Look Beauty Classes offers the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to build a rewarding future. With experienced instructors, hands-on learning, and modern beauty techniques, students graduate prepared to deliver professional results and pursue exciting opportunities throughout the beauty industry.

Forget the Track for a Week: The Big Island Has the Best Public Roads in America

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Every driving enthusiast keeps a mental list of roads worth flying for. The Big Island of Hawaii belongs on it, and hardly anyone puts it there. Most visitors treat the island as a beach with a volcano attached and never clock that the drives between the sights are the real event. Sea-level lava desert, alpine switchbacks climbing toward 14,000 feet, ranch country that looks like Montana, coastline that goes gold at sunset, all of it linked by roads that stay empty most of the day.

The geography does you a favor here. The island is about the size of Connecticut, and the highlights sit an hour or two apart, so unlike a lot of destinations, you’re rewarded for driving rather than punished for it. Two roads alone justify the trip. The Queen Kaahumanu Highway runs north out of Kona across miles of black lava that turns amber near sunset with the ocean flat beside you. The Kohala Mountain Road climbs into green ranch land with the water showing on both sides for a solid twenty minutes. Neither has traffic worth mentioning. Both are better with the windows down.

Where the trip can go sideways is the airport, and it’s worth knowing before you land. Kona International is small and open-air, which sounds great until you reach the rental counters. Reviews over the past year describe waits past four hours at the national desks in peak season, prepaid customers stuck in the same line, the queue running out the door. Rough way to start a driving holiday. The move that regulars make is to skip the counter model entirely. Book a car rental at KOA airport through an independent operator and the car is simply waiting when you land, keys ready, no line and no shuttle to an off-site lot, and a lot of them will run it out to your hotel instead if that suits the plan.

The other advantage of going local is the machinery. The national counters hand you whatever’s on the lot. A good local Kona car rental company will actually put you in something you want to drive these roads in, from open-top convertibles for the coast to properly capable four-wheel-drive vehicles for the high country, and it tends to cost less than the equivalent on Maui. If you care what you’re driving, that difference matters more than the nightly rate.

One thing every enthusiast should know before targeting the big one: Mauna Kea. The summit road above the visitor station requires four-wheel drive, rangers check, and nearly every national chain forbids that road in the rental contract, so a counter SUV upgrade still legally can’t make the climb. The drive to the summit for sunset and the observatory-grade night sky is the single most memorable drive on the island, and reaching it means a proper 4×4 from a local outfit that permits the road, arranged in advance.

Sort the car first, and the Big Island turns into a week of the kind of driving you normally have to book a track day for, except the scenery is doing the work. Check your mileage terms before you pull out, because a full island loop runs around 200 miles before you add the good detours, and you will add the good detours.

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